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Mavrech
Mar 02, 2026Aspirant
Orbi 970 issues
I recently purchased several Orbi 970 kits. One with Router and 1 Satellite and one with Router and 2 Satellites i was told that the second router would just act as a Satellite even though it had a...
- Mar 02, 2026
Thanks for your help
CrimpOn
Mar 02, 2026Guru - Experienced User
Mavrech wrote:will I still be able to use the satellites that came with it
Yes. Do a Factory Reset on those two satellites. Then, use the web interface menu "Add Orbi Satellite" to sync them with the working router. That will result in one router and three satellites all with the same WiFi SSID/password. The remaining router will be a "spare".